Scholar Search

Search Google Scholar for academic papers via Apify scraper.

393|34|Updated Feb 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine --skill scholar-search-pthahnix
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Scholar Search
Source: https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine/tree/main/skills/sop/scholar-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Pthahnix/De-Anthropocentric-Research-Engine --skill scholar-search-pthahnix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Scholar Search SOP enables researchers to quickly locate relevant academic papers by querying Google Scholar through an Apify scraper, consolidating results for review and citation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated scholarly search: fetches title, authors, year, link, and snippet from Google Scholar.
  • Structured outputs: returns RawScholarResult[] for easy integration into downstream workflows.
  • Use Case: ideal for literature surveys, topic discovery, and building citation lists for reviews.

Quick Start

Provide a keyword and maxItems to fetch up to the specified number of results from Google Scholar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scholar Search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Google Scholar for academic papers automatically?

You can automate a Google Scholar search by providing a keyword and maxItems to this Skill, which uses an Apify scraper to return structured academic paper results including titles, authors, years, links, and snippets for literature surveys.

What data fields do I get from scraping Google Scholar results?

Scraping Google Scholar returns a structured RawScholarResult array containing the paper title, authors, publication year, direct link, and text snippet for easy integration into downstream research workflows and citation gathering.

Can I use Apify to fetch academic literature for a systematic review?

Yes, you can use the Apify integration to fetch academic literature for systematic reviews by supplying a search keyword and maxItems limit, gathering relevant scholarly papers and consolidating results for topic discovery and citation list building.

Do I need an Apify account to scrape academic papers with this tool?

Yes, scraping academic papers requires an Apify account because the Skill integrates with the google-scholar-scraper on the Apify platform to query and retrieve Google Scholar data.

How do I limit the number of papers returned during a literature survey?

To limit the number of papers returned during a literature survey, set the maxItems parameter in the Skill input, restricting the Apify scraper to fetching only up to the specified number of Google Scholar results for your keyword.

What is the best way to gather citation lists from Google Scholar?

The best way to gather citation lists from Google Scholar is using an automated scraper that queries keywords and returns structured data, fetching titles, authors, years, and links to streamline the collection of citation data for research projects.